Aortic Aneurysms – Introduce yourself & meet others

Hello everyone, I have an Ascending Aortic Aneurysm, 4cm. Found during Calcium score CT. Watch and wait, ugh! I love to do aqua aerobics .

Hi everyone- first effort here - I’m diagnosed with two separate aneurysms; an abdominal aortic aneurysm and a right iliac artery aneurysm. Since diagnosis it’s been crickets other than to be told that staff are “watching for developments”.

Thanks

Welcome to the group. Yes lots of information. Besides information there is a lot of support from others going through the same thing or similar. Share your journey to help others. I have found so many of my issues are shared with others. I don’t feel so alone. I have family support but not the same as with people going though the same thing. Good luck

Hello
I have an ascending Aortic Annuerism that was found three years ago at 4.6 cm. One year ago it was 5.1cm and I am scheduled in January for another scan. Hopefully it is not growing now. Looks like a lot of information here. Thanks for having me.

Thank you for your email. I appreciate you reaching out to me. I was wondering about lifting some small weights before one has surgery. Let's say you are still not told to go for surgery but the wait and see phase; but like others, it may happen if the thoracic aorta aneurysm goes south. In those cases, they still treat your exercise requirements as if you had the repair? I guess I thought I could lift up to 20 lbs total like 10 in each arm. It's nearly impossible in life not to lift weight like your grocery bags or a bag at the airport. I avoid any heavy lifting for sure, but I am confronted with the 50lb bag at the airport situation now and then. When I lift weights in my home gym type of thing it is 10lbs in each arm and no more, although I am curious to know if doctors generally just don't think if one has an aneurysm should lift any weight at all.

Hi @dinis
I had an aortic repair 5 years ago. My cardiologist was the one I talked to because I couldn’t find a lot of info on exercise. I wanted to row- I had a thoracotomy to repair my aorta so I wanted to strengthen my upper body- I was told I could row just, with no resistance. Also no inverted yoga exercises, which honestly I never thought of, and of course what you listed. My dr and nurse practitioner were very helpful. There are some exercise physiatrist that specialize in exercising with heart issues- we have one here in jacksonville.
Best wishes
Jeane

Welcome to our group. Sharing and reading others going through the same health issues has been so helpful. Just knowing your not alone is consoling. The ones going through this can only feel your fears. I had ascending thoracic aneurysm surgery June 1 this year. I’m doing good back to work in 3 months. I do have a descending aneurysm they will be watching. But you can’t live in fear. Just keep going. I can’t lie I do worry but can’t let it rule my life.
Enjoy your holiday season.
I thank God for every day.

Hi,

Been googling an aortic aneurysm, ever since I had my echocardiogram a couple of weeks ago. 39-year-old female here, and my ascending aorta is at 4.2 cm. Just in the waiting loop, waiting for referrals, follow up's etc. Not going to lie, this is definitely nerve-wracking, but I am going to have to adjust and see what the future unfolds. Even though we're not face to face, I am thankful that I can read through comments and see how everyone's coping. Nice to meet you all.

I suggest you speak with your doctor before beginning or continuing your exercise program.